American Revolution 1776

Question 1

Economic causes

Answer 1

• Stamp tax of 1765 due to war with France
• Tea act 1773 forced Americans to buy more expensive, British tea

Question 2

Political causes

Answer 2

• Colonists controlled by Britain and had no say in affairs, yet had to pay tax

Question 3

What was the Boston tea party

Answer 3

• Colonists boarded a ship containing imports of British tea, and threw it all into the harbour (due to tea act)

Question 4

What was the declaration of independence

Answer 4

• Stated that the 13 colonies were free and they all control from Britain had ended
• referenced Magna Carta

Question 5

People involved in rebellion

Answer 5

• Mainly rich landowners
  -others helped them

Question 6

Actions of monarch

Answer 6

• initially denied Dec of I, however forced to agree to it

Question 7

Outcomes

Answer 7

• Only rich landowners benefitted
• 30% of American population slaves- not exactly equality
• only 10-15% of people had say in running country
• changed way people view one another- inspired French Revolution and Chartists